This introductory workshop is for therapists who work with individual clients who want to understand couple dynamics. It is not a ‘how to work with couples’ workshop! The day will be focussed on the three key areas of couple choice, attachment fit, and genograms.

The day will look at:

The psychodynamics of couple fit

Attachment dynamics within a couple

Using genograms to explore dynamics

Sexual relating – what happens after the initial passion?

Threats to monogamy – affairs, internet sex and porn.

Existential and other threats to the relationship: bereavement, infertility, addiction and depression.

Participants can expect the day to enhance their understanding of:

Their own ‘internalised couple’ and its impact

What draws partners together, whether heterosexual or same sex couples.

How they manage conflict

How systemic and attachment factors impact on a couple

How the therapist can support an individual client with relationship struggles

Whether working with couples might suit them.

The trainer, Anne Power, will use use powerpoint as a platform for presenting theory and discussing these topics. There will be several structured exercises to explore our understanding, reflecting both on our personal knowledge of relationships and assumptions about couples and the stories and dilemmas that our clients bring. There is bound to be plenty of laughter!

The Venue

You can get full details about the venue for this event by clicking on the name of the location (highlighted in blue) next to the venue map at the top of this page. This will take you to a page with full details about the venue.

Reserve List

Bookings will close when this course is fully booked. You can add you name to the Reserve List by sending an email to info@brightontherapypartnership . You will then be notified if a place becomes available for you.

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